New York City is the greatest city in the world, but we are a not-so-great city for voting. The five boroughs rank 49th for turnout among big U.S. cities, according to a report published in December of last year from UC San Diego. So, among that sea of non-voters — who does come to the […]

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This story was originally published by Healthbeat. Sign up for their public health newsletters at healthbeat.org/newsletters. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has rescinded hundreds of millions of dollars for public health work across New York City and New York state. The cuts are part of a larger decision by HHS to cancel more than […]

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Since October, New York City law has required residents to separate food waste and yard trimmings from the trash. But the Department of Sanitation is about to get more serious about that rule. Starting April 1, DSNY will begin issuing fines of up to $300 to property owners who don’t comply. If you aren’t already […]

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Cash advance apps like Dave and EarnIn have charged New York consumers more than $500 million in hidden fees and “tips” since 2019, a new report estimates — allowing the loan platforms to thrive despite New York’s strict limits on consumer interest rates. The report from the New Economy Project concludes that borrowers in New […]

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MTA executives politely pushed back Wednesday against the federal transportation chief who branded the subway a crime-ridden “sh-thole” while threatening to withhold billions of dollars in funding. Using what MTA chairperson and CEO Janno Lieber labeled a “professional, fact-based approach,” transit officials highlighted during their monthly board meeting how the more than 2,200 felonies in […]

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